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No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

Bills banning non-disclosure agreements and requiring local governments to release more information about proposed data center projects are earning bipartisan support at the Minnesota Legislature.
by Dan Kraker

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'This is a war of choice': Rep. McCollum opposed going to war in 2002 and today

'This is a war of choice': Rep. McCollum opposed going to war in 2002 and today

U.S Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., was in Congress when then-President George W. Bush wanted to go to war with Iraq in 2002. She opposed the war then and opposes the most recent strikes on Iran.
by Dana Ferguson and Lukas Levin

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'Programs are being canceled:' Voyageurs National Park is down a quarter of its staff after Federal cuts

'Programs are being canceled:' Voyageurs National Park is down a quarter of its staff after Federal cuts

The Trump administration’s federal cuts are trickling down to Minnesota. Voyageurs National Park is suffering from a staffing crisis as current employees stretch to try and fill in the gaps.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

With a recent history of voting Republican during presidential elections and Democrat in the midterms, District 18A is attracting a lot of attention in the 2024 election. GOP hopeful Erica Schwartz is looking to unseat incumbent DFL Rep. Jeff Brand. He has won the seat twice with a loss in between.
by Hannah Yang

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Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th Congressional District race

Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th Congressional District race

In a 40-minute televised debate, incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber attempted to tie his Democratic opponent, Jen Schultz, to what he called the “failed, far-left” politics of the Biden administration. Schultz criticized Stauber for not accomplishing more for the district in his six years in office.
by Dan Kraker

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In divided St. Cloud, challengers hope to flip House seats

In divided St. Cloud, challengers hope to flip House seats

While many legislative districts in Minnesota are either solidly Republican or DFL, in the St. Cloud, voters are evenly split. Races for the two House seats that represent the region are among the most competitive in the state. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

Fire Chief Matthew Love said the new station will add firefighters and equipment to a growing part of St. Cloud and help improve response times throughout the city.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ramsey has four municipal races: City Council Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 4 and At Large.

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